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Nassau County Lacrosse Officials Association, Inc.
Message from the President
Fellow Officials, January 14, 2010
Happy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday season. With the New Year upon us, that means one thing...the spring lacrosse season is looming large! My resolution, like many of you I'm sure, was renewing my gym membership and trying to get into tiptop shape after letting myself go a little for the holidays!
The Board has been preparing for the upcoming season since September. One important issue that we've been addressing is, coaches who do not turn in their rating cards on referees. If a coach does not turn in a rating card on an official, we've decided that official will receive a score of ten. We're hoping this will motivate coaches to get in their scores.
Another issue we've addressed is, the pay scale for reffing junior varsity games. I have sent a letter to Jay Gallagher and Todd Heimer with the intent of setting up a meeting to renegotiate payment at this level.
Final issue, the board has voted not to have a candidate's class this year. The biggest reason for this decision was the fact that we were not approved for the three-man game. If this were approved, we would need more referees. At this time, it was decided, we have a sufficient amount of referees to cover all games and the hope of each referee getting a fair amount of games.
In closing, stay well and I'm looking forward to seeing you all at our state meeting.
Yours in lacrosse,
Bob Boneillo
NCLOA President
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